Powell Faces Final Fed Storm: Divisions Rise as His Term Nears End
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is entering the final stretch of his term under heavy pressure — not just from markets, but from within the Fed itself. As his leadership ends in May 2026, Powell is dealing with internal disagreements, political tension, and confused market expectations.
U.S. Job Growth Stumbles in August With Just 73K New Positions
On September 5, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, covering the job market performance for August. The headline number came in at just 73,000 new jobs, a steep shortfall from the 106,000 analysts expected and less than half of July’s 147,000 gain.